Teaching Creatives the Language of Money
With Carrie Perkins
Unlocking Success in Beauty Education
In the dynamic world of beauty education, staying ahead means embracing innovation and empowering educators and students alike. With her extensive background in the beauty industry, including stints as a salon owner and esthetician, Carrie Perkins - Director at Aveda Inspire Greatness Institutes - brings a unique perspective to her role.
Her passion for nurturing talent and enriching educational experiences shines through as she oversees five campuses, ensuring students receive top-notch education from enrollment to alumni status.
As Global Director of Student Experience and Training, Carrie shares invaluable insights into optimizing the student experience through the integration of MONEY EDU, a financial literacy program tailored for the beauty industry. Here are her five tips for a successful curriculum setup.
Integrate Financial Literacy from Day One
A key pillar of Carrie's approach is the integration of MONEY EDU into the curriculum. From day one, students are introduced to financial literacy concepts and a “money mindset,” setting the stage for a holistic learning journey. This foundation equips students with the knowledge they need to succeed financially in the beauty industry.
Embrace the Power of Tactile Learning
The transformative power of the MONEY EDU workbook is another essential component of the curriculum. This tangible resource enhances learning retention and engagement, allowing students to solidify their understanding and apply it to real-world scenarios effectively. Carrie champions the adoption of this workbook, recognizing the importance of tactile learning in empowering students to manage their finances confidently.
Embrace a Growth Mindset
Carrie emphasizes mindset as the foundation of success. By instilling a growth mindset in students and educators alike, MONEY EDU cultivates resilience, adaptability, and a drive for continuous improvement. Through inspiring stories and practical exercises, students are equipped with the mindset tools necessary to navigate the financial challenges of the beauty industry with confidence.
Provide Ongoing Support for Educators
Carrie also underscores the importance of ongoing support and professional development for educators. By providing educators with the necessary training and resources, institutions can ensure consistent delivery of high-quality education that meets the evolving needs of students.
Empower the Next Generation
MONEY EDU is Qnity’s signature school curriculum that helps schools implement learning systems and tools, foster a growth mindset, and prioritize ongoing development. With the program in place, schools can empower the next generation of beauty professionals to thrive in an ever-changing industry landscape.
At the heart of it all lies a commitment to excellence and a passion for nurturing talent — a philosophy embodied by educators like Carrie Perkins, who continue to inspire greatness in every student they teach.
MONEY EDU by Qnity is the premier financial literacy program tailored for beauty and wellness professionals, reaching nearly 40,000 students to date.
This initiative, brought to you by Qnity for Schools, complements your curriculum, equipping the next generation with essential financial training alongside technical training. With 8 modules and 40 visually stimulating lessons, you'll empower your students with training on critical topics such as financial pros and cons of each career path, tax compliance essentials, interpreting profit and loss statements, student loan repayment strategies, and so much more.
With hands-on support from our client success team, we work with each school to integrate seamlessly into your curriculum. Together, let's empower the next generation with technical AND financial education. Click here to learn more.
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Check out Qnity for Schools’ recent white paper on the state of financial literacy in beauty and wellness.